801 Area Code
Northern Utah, Utah
Area code 801 is located in Northern Utah, Utah. It covers Salt Lake City, Provo, and surrounding areas in the Mountain time zone (UTC-7). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 801?
Area code 801 is located in Northern Utah, Utah. It covers Salt Lake City, Provo, and surrounding areas in the Mountain time zone (UTC-7).
Area code 801 is overlaid by area code 385. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 801
Area code 801 primarily serves the Northern Utah area of Utah. The exact coverage includes Salt Lake City, Provo, and Orem, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Mountain Time — UTC-7
Area code 801 operates in the Mountain Time Zone. When calling 801 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 801
Area code 801 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Northern Utah, Utah. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 385 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.